Silvertip Gondola Project
Canmore, AB
Project Overview
As a part of the Silvertip Resort Village located in Canmore, Alberta, Stone Creek Resorts has proposed the development of a gondola and associated visitor amenities. The proposal includes a transit hub, gondola, day lodge, viewing platforms, and related utility infrastructure.
Where we are in the Process
The Silvertip Gondola proposal is currently being considered through Alberta’s All-season Resorts (ASR) framework. At this stage, the Government of Alberta is consulting on whether the lands associated with the proposal should be designated under the All-season Resorts Act (ASRA).
This land designation phase is separate from the decision on whether the project is approved or built. If lands are designated, the project must complete an Environmental Assessment, continue to undertake and complete Indigenous consultation, and receive approval through the ASR process before the project can proceed.
Since 2017, residents, Indigenous Nations, environmental organizations, and local governments have shared their feedback on the Silvertip Gondola proposal. This feedback helps inform how the proposal is evaluated under the All-season Resorts Act.
Understanding the Designation Phase
This phase focuses on land designation, not project approval.
The Government of Alberta is consulting on whether lands associated with the Silvertip Gondola proposal should be designated as an all-season resort area under the All-season Resorts Act.
The proposed alignment includes three station areas.
WHAT’S BEING CONSIDERED
The Silvertip Gondola proposal is being considered through the following key areas of review:
Environmental Assessment
With a focus on corridor function, cumulative effects and key indicator species, including wildlife and habitat baseline studies.
Public Engagement
Public feedback gathered through earlier engagement and the current process will be reviewed relative to the decision on the all-season resort designation.
Recreation Access
Mount Lady MacDonald is one of the most visited hiking peaks in the Bow Valley, and the gondola project builds on the area’s strong connection to existing recreation opportunities.
Process and Next Steps
Land designation is the first step in a multi-stage process. If lands are designated, the proposal would need to complete Indigenous consultation requirements and additional regulatory review before development could proceed.